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President Harry S. Truman signed executive order 9981, July 26, 1948, which declared equal treatment and opportunity for all members of the armed services, regardless of race, color, religion or national origin. The graphic includes scans of the order, a photograph of President Truman signing a different document, a photograph of President Truman shaking hands with a diverse group in uniform, and a background photo of President Truman speaking to the NAACP. (U.S. Navy graphic by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Christopher Previc)
| Date Taken: | 07.26.2022 |
| Published: | 07-26-22 12:06 PM |
| Graphic ID: | 21219 |
| VIRIN: | 220726-N-AE068-0004 |
| Size: | 489.95 KB |
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